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The Boston Tea Party protested the Tea Act, which was seen as subjecting American colonists to “taxation without representation” since the colonists were British citizens but were not represented by any of the members of the British Parliament that had imposed the Tea Act. However, not all large-scale acts of violence result from egregious offenses or grievances. Some are prompted by less important, or even relatively trivial, incidents, as these 10 cockamamie causes of riots amply demonstrate....

10 Darwin’s Jump Dispersal Theory Darwin’s theory of evolution has engendered controversy since it was first introduced. While the overall concept of natural selection enjoys consensus scientific support today, some offshoot hypotheses have not fared as well—particularly the one Darwin used to explain how close biological relatives can evolve similarly when separated by vast oceans. Darwin called it “jump dispersal.” It suggests that some organisms—from bacteria to insects to small animals—may have hitched rides across the oceans in various ways....

10 Grizzly BearsCan Smell Up To 30 Kilometers (18 Mi) Away Grizzly bears, one of the most dangerous animals in North America, sometimes have trouble adapting to humans encroaching on their habitats. This can cause the bears to attack people and damage property. Although these highly intelligent grizzlies have poor eyesight, they are one of the ultimate predators. These animals have a number of handy traits that make it easier for them to survive, including their extremely sensitive noses....

The local homeless situation was not the only problem the hotel would face. Stories of suicides, murders, and serial killers checking in for the night all turned this 19-story building into a place talked about more for its creepy history than hospitality. In its 90-year history, the Cecil Hotel gained a reputation for being one of the creepiest places to stay in the US—for very valid reasons. 10 The Death of Elisa Lam In 2013, 21-year-old college student Elisa Lam was found dead and naked in a water tank on the rooftop of the Cecil Hotel....

10Dead Bodies For Doctor Training People who died penniless and whose families were unable to pay for a proper funeral would wind up buried in the poor farms across the country. These unwatched and usually uncared for burial plots were havens for ghouls to snatch up the dead. In one of many cases, the poor farm’s employees buried one corpse and returned a few days later to find that the grave had been opened....

10 Skeletorus How many spiders have names that sound like they were inspired by ’80s cartoon villains? Skeletorus (Maratus sceletus), discovered in early 2015, is a species of peacock spider hailing from the southeast region of Queensland, Australia. What makes it unique from other peacock spiders are the stripes of white and light blue pigment decorating its mostly black body. This pattern led to this spider’s equally colorful name because the stripes resemble a skeleton across its entire body....

10 The Abandoned Palace Built at a whopping cost of 500 million dirhams, Ras al-Khaimah’s Al Qasimi Palace stood as a testament to the luxurious lifestyle that UAE residents could afford.[1] However, since the night the owner of the palace abandoned it, the structure has remained uninhabited for over two decades. Rumors surrounding the structure are mostly supernatural in nature. It was reported that the first day the family moved into their new home, strange happenings started to occur....

10 Police Chase in Corn Maze One man from California tried thinking outside the box while on the run from the police, and his plan surprisingly involved the local Petaluma Pumpkin Patch. The man was accused of stalking an ex-girlfriend and fled the scene when officers arrived to arrest him. He managed to flee into the corn maze at a nearby pumpkin patch. This maze was so intricate and well-designed that he avoided the police and a search helicopter for two hours while inside the corn maze!...

At least, that’s what most of us do. A few others immediately begin spreading disgusting falsehoods that are insulting to the victims at best and downright damaging at worst. Here are 10 of the most egregious lies spread in the wake of recent attacks. 10 UK Muslims Celebrated The Paris Attacks In the wake of the Paris attacks on November 13, 2015, that killed around 130 people, a disturbing video started making rounds on social media....

Last year, 144 US police officers were killed in the line of duty. More than a few of these deaths were the result of ambushes or shoot-outs with perps.[1] In countries like Brazil, where the overall murder total in 2018 was a staggering 63,880 (or 175 deaths per day), Mexico, or Guatemala, police fatalities following shoot-outs are even higher. The point is simple: Being a cop is not an easy job....

In theory, it should. The harsh reality, though, is that these students are entering one of the most expensive higher education systems in the world. The majority of them will not be able to afford it. Many will leave with crippling debts, and even more will be unable to pay their way to the end. 10Tuition Costs Have Quadrupled In 1975, a year’s tuition at a public university cost $510—or, adjusted for inflation, $2,500....

Yes. Like most drudgery-laden jobs, working in entertainment news can be surprisingly boring, baffling, idiotic, and maddening, but someone has to do it. Here are some of the depressing things I learned working in the business. 10No Overtime Most producers are scheduled to work a fairly average 8–10-hour day. You arrive at 7:00 AM for the story meeting, make your pitches, and help decide the lead story for the day....

10The Cyrenaics The Cyrenaics were an offshoot of the teachings of Socrates. The group was founded somewhere around 400 B.C. by one of Socrates’s students, a North African man named Aristippus. According to their beliefs, everyone’s knowledge and experience is subjective, based only on what has happened to them. They believed that truth is an innately personal thing, and no one can experience the world quite like another person does. They also believed that we can’t know anything for certain about the things and people around us, there is only what we feel for ourselves....

Here are ten examples of some of the lesser-known origins of Disney’s movies, some going back in history to sources that many people are unaware of, others revealing origins that haven’t previously been discussed in such detail on the internet. Whatever your own personal opinions of these disturbing origins and Disney’s popular renditions of them, I hope you enjoy reading this list as much as I enjoyed writing it....

10 Cinderella: Rhodopis The famous Cinderella, who worked as a slave to her stepmom and stepsisters, finally fell in love with her prince charming and became successful in the end. This fairytale sister has always been famous for having a midnight curfew where she magically transforms back into her ragged clothes. Apparently, Cinderella was inspired by Rhodopis, a Greek servant. Rhodopis married the king of Egypt, and the eagle was the magical animal who helped the king or the Pharaoh search for Rhodopis....

After a six month hiatus, Morris M. returns to guide you through the miasma of media noise in search of the elusive beast we call “news”. This week – in our first retitled reboot of the sorely-missed “Mind-Blowing Things that Happened this Week” column – we’re journeying to Bolivia to watch the president flee into exile; wading into the Hong Kong protests to try and make sense of it all; and checking in on the UK as windbag of the people Nigel Farage does a deal with the devil....

Mummies might certainly have come to your mind, but how much do you really know about ancient Egypt’s famously preserved denizens? They’re much more than linen-wrapped bodies with their arms crossed over their chests. Read on to see what else you may not have known about ancient Egyptian mummies. 10 The Price Of Mummification According to the writings of a Greek traveler from 60–57 BC, it cost one talent of silver, about 30 kilograms (66 lb), for the most expensive mummification....

Boycott’s name quickly became the byword for economic ostracism in English, French, Dutch, German and Russian. We still use boycotts today for nonviolent protest and consumer activism. Submitted for your approval are 10 Famous Boycotts, escalating from silly to serious. We’ll start light and get progressively heavier. So first, a stereotype: All teenage girls do is shop, right? As if. In 2005, 24 teenagers started a “girlcott” against youth retailer Abercrombie & Fitch....

9Australia’s Stonehenge Stonehenge in England remains a celebrated prehistoric site, but several similar sites have been found around the world, with one being near Mullumbimb in the northern area of New South Wales. The site was originally discovered in 1939. It was damaged quite badly during the 1940s; because of this, the location of the site has been a secret to prevent further damage. Dating back to the Paleolithic era, it is one of the oldest standing stone structures in the world....

Then there are the mysteries, like why some people cry more on planes while others cry when they pee. Discoveries in this field are stunning. From the unexpected beauty of magnified tears to keeping tabs on diabetes in real time, the future of human crying is both weird and scientifically valuable. 10 Sign Of Defenselessness Nobody knows why we cry, but the theories are legion. Obviously, there is an emotional element....